IT Leader and Senior Systems Architect specializing in Electronic Data Interchange and cloud infrastructure. Designed secure, scalable AI-driven platforms, achieving operational cost reductions of 20% through automation and improved data analytics accuracy. Directed enterprise application implementations and established AI governance frameworks, enhancing compliance and integration efficiency while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and mentoring junior analysts.
Overview
16
16
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Systems Architect EDI
Kohler
01.2024 - Current
Managed daily support and operations including all aspects of global, high volume transaction type related to X12 standards (850, 855, 856, 810, etc.)
Works closely with the development teams in the design and development phases of the overall integration solution
Utilized IBM WTX to create integration maps.
Create and execute integration test plans/scripts/cases based on technical integration requirements defined in the integration solution documentation.
Ensured swift resolution of trading partner and business partner service issues.
Collaborated with functional teams and user community to identify and address gaps between business needs and system functionality.
Built and maintained strong relationships with key business stakeholders to enhance IT solution implementation.
Actively participate or mentor junior Analysts in troubleshooting of any integration issues
Established AI governance frameworks and ethical guidelines mitigate algorithmic bias and ensure compliance with regular standards
EDI Manager
Kidsll
07.2022 - 12.2024
Managed electronic B2B relationships including certificate management, trading partner management, secure communications, encryption, digital signatures, alerting and tracking.
Managed electronic B2B relationships, overseeing certificate management, trading partner management, secure communications, encryption, digital signatures, alerting, and tracking to maintain seamless operations.
Led large and small-scale projects, identifying and controlling changes, creating detailed work plans aligned with business goals, and tracking progress for stakeholders.
Developed, documented and implemented procedures for Trading Partner transactions.
Ensured swift resolution of trading partner and business partner service issues.
Managed daily support and operations including all aspects of global, high volume transaction type.
Facilitated swift resolution of trading partner and business partner service issues, enhancing communication and operational efficiency.
Automation Architect
Wipro Consulting
01.2020 - 07.2022
Managed electronic B2B relationships, overseeing certificate management, trading partner community management, secure communications, encryption, digital signatures, alerting, and tracking to ensure seamless operations.
Manage electronic B2B relationships including certificate management, trading partner community management, secure communications, encryption, digital signatures, alerting, and tracking.
Supported end-to-end management of retail catalog development, ensuring alignment with business requirements and user needs.
Managing a development team responsible for Data Exchange Services.
Collaborate closely with the Project Management Team, Solution Architects, and Junior Consultants to ensure timely and accurate delivery of projects.
Define and direct work priorities and processes.
Collaborated directly with customers and B2B consulting team to deploy tailored solutions, addressing clients' business and technology challenges.
Working directly with customers and members of our Business-to-Business (B2B) consulting team to deploy solutions that support our client's business and technology needs.
EDI Consultant/ Program Manager
BNSF Logistics
07.2018 - 01.2020
Develop EDI mapping strategies. Develop spEDI
Created detailed EDI mapping documents to support integration efforts. Address B2B client requirements and maximize profits through implementation and configuration of Tie Kinetix EDI. Integrate and synchronize stakeholder data, provide solutions that facilitate trading partner collaboration and optimize digital communication channels. Create, update and test implementation guides.
Support and optimize existing transportation management solutions; devise program enhancements and modifications.
Support and optimize existing transportation management solutions. Devise program enhancements and modifications.
Maintain integrity and quality of production data and operations by analyzing and resolving EDI production issues and errors.
Document system administration and maintenance activities to support operational efficiency.
Evaluated and tested the operating system for performance issues.
EDI Manager
AmerisourceBergen Pharmaceutical Corporation
04.2015 - 02.2017
Managed electronic B2B relationships including certificate management, trading partner community management, secure communications, encryption, digital signatures, alerting and tracking.
Own delivery of multiple complex projects.
Supported end-to-end management of all services in the supplier pharmaceutical catalog.
Guided team of ten professionals in managing Data Exchange Services, enhancing service quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
Defined work priorities and processes.
Collaborated with customer relationship managers and capacity planners to forecast demand for Data Exchange Service.
Oversaw product lifecycle management processes from development to discontinuation.
Developed detailed product roadmaps to guide project timelines and deliverables.
Measured benchmarks and developed scorecards to track progress. Motivated teams to consistently complete tasks on time and within budget.
Supported end-to-end management of all services in supplier pharmaceutical catalog.
Owned delivery of multiple complex projects.
Developed business-focused concepts encompassing risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis, and prioritization of strategic initiatives.
Presented innovative service ideas to stakeholders to enhance customer offerings.
Ensured accurate completion of documentation for data exchange processing and configuration.
Liaised with internal technical and functional staff, third party networks, external trading partners and internal business partners in support of Data Exchange Services and EDI transaction management processes and initiatives.
Corporate EDI Manager
Health Management Systems
04.2004 - 04.2015
Managed electronic B2B relationships including certificate management, trading partner management, secure communications, encryption, digital signatures, alerting and tracking.
Trained and directed activities of 25 onshore, offshore, and remote professionals to enhance team performance and knowledge sharing.
Managed large and small-scale projects, identifying and controlling changes while creating detailed work plans aligned with business goals and tracking progress for stakeholders.
Set and managed Service Level Agreements and Supportability initiatives.
Conducted audits of electronic data interchange (EDI) to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Identified and addressed system errors to ensure smooth operations..
Ensured swift resolution of trading partner and business partner service issues.
Created and managed department budgets and plans, overseeing financial consolidation, reporting, and analysis to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology - Information And Communication Technology
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
09.2010 - 10.2026
Skills
Data interchange management
Map, TIE Kinetix Integrator, eVision Workbench, SpecBuilder, IBM Sterling Integrator, Sterling Commerce Gentrans, Ultra Edit, WebSphere Transformation Extender (WTX), EDISIM, X12, EDIFACT, Teradata, MicroStrategy, Hadoop, VAN, B2B Framework
Terminal Operating System (TOS) - Electronic Data Interchange Analyst (EDI analyst) at GHANA PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITHY - TEMA PORTTerminal Operating System (TOS) - Electronic Data Interchange Analyst (EDI analyst) at GHANA PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITHY - TEMA PORT